BSc Zoology
About this course
BSc (Hons) in Zoology, a zoology degree centred on the study of animal behaviour, physiology, ecology, and diversity. Core topics include Statistics, Laboratory Techniques, Research Methods, Fieldwork, Project Management, Communication & Writing, Critical & Analytical Thinking, Entrepreneurship, and Global & Comparative Perspective. Students have the option to undertake a year abroad or an optional foundation year. The first year covers core concepts through Science of Life, Exploring and Researching Life Sciences, and Global Biodiversity. The second year focuses on environmental context and animal behaviour through Behavioural Ecology and Adaptations to the Environment. Optional modules across the degree allow students to study topics such as vertebrate conservation, ecological entomology, agroecology, and zoo and museum collections management. The final year includes compulsory study in Biological Enterprise and Applied Conservation, alongside an independent research project completed through the Natural Sciences Dissertation module.
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Entry requirements
UCAS points: 112 UCAS points A level: Typical offer – BCC-BBC ; Biology or Chemistry is essential IB: 28 points including 5 in Biology or Chemistry
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Real offers for this course
Applicants have posted 1 UCAS decision for BSc Zoology (5C18) at the University of Chester for 2027 entry so far. The published offer is BCC at A level.
What students say
Based on about 20 final-year students who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Teaching on my course: 79%
- Learning opportunities: 84%
- Assessment and feedback: 76%
- Academic support: 96%
- Organisation and management: 63%
- Learning resources: 92%
- Student voice: 77%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 55 students who started
- Continued on course: 85%
- Left higher education: 7%
- Moved to a lower qualification: 7%
What graduates do next
Based on about 29 graduates who answered, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 72%
- Working and studying: 9%
- Further study: 7%
- Unemployed: 7%
Most common jobs
- Elementary occupations: 20%
- Science, engineering and technology associate professionals: 15%
- Animal care and control services: 15%
- Sales occupations: 15%
- Conservation and environment professionals: 10%
- Find their work meaningful: 65%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 50%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 45%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 110 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North East: 4%
- North West: 42%
- Yorkshire and the Humber: 11%
- East Midlands: 2%
- West Midlands: 10%
- East of England: 4%
- London: 3%
- South East: 5%
- South West: 5%
- Wales: 7%
- Scotland: 3%
- Northern Ireland: 4%
Who gets in
Based on about 55 students who started
- A levels: 95%
- Other HE qualification: 5%
Accreditation & quality ratings
TEF 2023 (whole university): Silver overall, Silver for student experience, Silver for student outcomes.
Modules
- Introduction to Scientific Principles
- Animal Biology
- Animals in the Anthropocene
- Science of Life
- Exploring and Researching Life Sciences
- Global Biodiversity
- Project Based Learning in Biosciences
- Spanish: Communication in Practice
- French: Intermediate Language Development
- Spanish: Intermediate Language Development
- Chinese: Intermediate Language Development
- German: Communication in Practice
- French: Communication in Practice
- Subsidiary Language
- Behavioural Ecology
- Adaptations to the Environment
- Vertebrate Conservation
- Ecological Entomology
- Human Impacts and Technological Solutions
- Work Placement - Natural Sciences
- Experiential Learning - Natural Sciences
- Upper Intermediate Language Development and Global Employability
- Advanced Language Development and Global Sustainability
- Post Beginner Language Development and Global Cultures
- Experiential Overseas Learning
- Developing Intercultural Literacy and Cross-Cultural Skills
- Industry Placement Year
- Study Abroad Immersive Year
- Biological Enterprise
- Applied Conservation
- Natural Sciences Dissertation
- Environmental Systems and Consultancy
- Zoo and Museum Collections Management
- Agroecology
- Applied Entomology and Parasitology
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BSc Zoology at University of Chester earn?
The median salary is £24,500 after 15 months, £18,500 after 3 years, £21,500 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £18,500 and £26,000. The £21,500 median after five years is £6,500 less than the UK median for Agriculture.
What do graduates of BSc Zoology at University of Chester do next?
88% were in work or further study 15 months after finishing (Graduate Outcomes 2023-24).
Are students happy with the teaching on BSc Zoology at University of Chester?
79% of final-year students were positive about the teaching in the National Student Survey 2025-26.
What grades do I need for BSc Zoology at University of Chester?
The typical offer is BCC at A level, or 28 points in the IB. The average entrant had 120 UCAS points.
Does BSc Zoology at University of Chester include a placement year or year abroad?
The course has an optional year abroad.
How many students continue on BSc Zoology at University of Chester?
85% of students continued into their second year, and 7% left higher education.